The Backbone-Naprapathic Rehab Clinic

The Backbone-Naprapathic Rehab Clinic is a pain management physician practice in Albuquerque, NM. Founded in 2021 by Dr. Rhonda Benavides and Dr. Rozee Benavides, a mother and daughter team, the clinic specializes in Naprapathic Medicine. The practice focuses on reducing pain and restoring function for patients of all ages, offering hands-on manual therapy and exercise-based interventions for both chronic and acute conditions. The clinic accepts new patients without referrals and serves as an open-access provider for Blue Cross Blueshield, Cigna, Presbyterian, United Health, and Triwest Insurance. It holds a 5.00 rating based on 93 reviews.

The treatment approach combines gentle connective tissue manipulation with comprehensive assessment and palpation to identify areas of tension or restriction. Naprapaths at the clinic conduct case history reviews and functional assessments to evaluate posture, movement patterns, and joint mechanics, ensuring that treatment addresses the root cause of dysfunction. Beyond manual techniques, the practice provides postural counseling to improve body mechanics and prevent pain recurrence. Exercise therapy is integrated into care to strengthen weakened muscles, improve flexibility, and re-educate proper movement patterns. Dr. Rhonda Benavides, the co-founder and medical director, brings over 30 years of healthcare experience to the practice. She is a licensed and board-certified doctor of naprapathy and a licensed physical therapist assistant in New Mexico, with specialized expertise in chronic pain management, spine pathologies, acute hospital care, home healthcare, and deconditioning syndromes. Her background includes advanced degrees in Information Management, Military Technology Instruction, Business Administration, and Naprapathic Medicine.

The clinic is located at 4015 Carlisle Blvd NE Suite A. It sits on Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, about a quarter mile from the New Mexico School For the Deaf and Hodgin Elementary School. Montgomery Boulevard Northeast is also nearby, roughly a third of a mile away.

The practice stands among the strongest in its category locally, with a strong local reputation reflected in its consistently high customer ratings. This standing is built on a specialized focus on gentle, non-invasive manual therapy and a personalized approach to pain relief.

In Albuquerque, The Backbone-Naprapathic Rehab Clinic offers a distinct blend of naprapathic medicine and rehabilitative care, providing a specific local option for patients seeking gentle manual therapy and functional restoration.